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Smiling Dr. Abrea Roark talks with a patient in an exam room. The patient's back is to the camera.

What women ask about, and what their doctors tell them

Answers to questions such as "When am I most fertile?" and "Do I have a UTI?"

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 23 min read

Woman stretches on yoga mat as part of her daily plans for physical activity and exercise.

How to fit in exercise with a busy lifestyle

SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read

Serene images decorate the walls of a birthing suite at Sanford Family Birth Center.

Find care, comfort at renovated Sanford Family Birth Center

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 4 min read

Group of diverse women in pink breast cancer awareness shirts.

Why breast self-awareness is more important than self-exams

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

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How to ease morning sickness

Heather Spies, MD ⋅ 11 min read

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Ep. 13: The transition from postpartum to parenting

22 min ⋅ November 14th

Sanford Health doctors explain how they provide whole-person support for parents and newborns

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Ep. 12: Choosing a hospital for labor and delivery

25 min ⋅ October 20th

OB/GYN recommends making appointments, taking a tour and asking lots of questions

Dr. Chris Johansen smiles while wearing scrubs and sitting next to a microphone.

Ep. 10: Mammogram callbacks: Should you be worried?

19 min ⋅ October 3rd

Sanford Health radiologist Chris Johansen, MD, eases anxiety about breast cancer imaging

Sanford doctor in respirator mask speaks into a microphone.

Ep. 16: Sanford fertility expert helps same-sex couples

25 min ⋅ June 20th

Providing reproductive medicine care appropriate for all genders and sexual orientations

Ep. 11: Importance of getting the HPV vaccine

20 min ⋅ February 9th

The HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer and other cancers later on in life. Dr. Brooke Jensen, discusses the importance of this vaccine.

Ep. 10: Preparing for your first mammogram

23 min ⋅ October 19th

When scheduling your first mammogram, you may have questions. Dr. Christina Tello-Skjerseth shares information to help you know what to expect.

Ep. 11: OB/GYN talks COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy

19 min ⋅ October 19th

Dr. Jessica Sedevie, who received the vaccine while pregnant, dispels myths

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Ep. 9: Sanford offers the I-SPY 2 clinical trial

12 min ⋅ October 19th

Sanford offers the I-SPY 2 clinical trial, a novel treatment study for breast cancer

Alli Harrison poses for a photo after recording a podcast in Fargo

Ep. 8: Finding support through fertility awareness and care

29 min ⋅ April 16th

Reproductive medicine, fertility clinic offers specialized care to assist with pregnancy

Dr. Keith Hansen

Ep. 7: When to refer to fertility, reproductive specialists

29 min ⋅ April 16th

Sanford reproductive endocrinologists offer wide variety of options to help couples achieve pregnancy

Pregnant woman looking at her belly by bookshelf.

Managing the emotional challenges of pregnancy

Emotional ups and downs are normal during a time of tremendous changes

JoLyn Seitz, MD ⋅ 10 min read

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Your guide to pregnancy-friendly foods

Doctors say these are the best foods to eat – and some to avoid – when you’re expecting

Ellen Koester ⋅ 9 min read

Mammography technician smiles at patient with her back to you, getting ready for a mammogram breast cancer screening exam.

Mammography at Sanford: The importance of regular screening

Doctors in multiple specialties detail the benefits of early detection through routine screening

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

Three women sit in the grass with their bare feet in the foreground.

Tips to decrease your swollen feet during pregnancy

These doctor-approved methods can reduce pregnancy swelling and increase your comfort

Jordan Coauette, MD ⋅ 4 min read

Female doctor and patient smile together

Breast cancer: What you need to know

One in eight American women get breast cancer in their lifetime

Ellen Koester ⋅ 6 min read

Pregnant woman talking to doctor

8 warning signs during pregnancy

What’s normal and what isn’t? Learn from specialists in women’s health and delivering babies

Ellen Koester ⋅ 9 min read

Smiling woman in a pink sweater.

Breast cancer survivor shares her story

“I knew I was in the right place” at Edith Sanford Breast Center

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

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Prevent and treat hemorrhoids during and after pregnancy

Exercise, fluids and fiber can help prevent the pain and itching of this condition

Jordan Coauette, MD ⋅ 3 min read

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Harrisburg clinic offers local care, pharmacy partnership

New facility serves one of the fastest-growing cities in the region

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Woman in a sweater sits gazing at the river in Chamberlain, South Dakota.

Sanford Health supports safety throughout the heartland

Partnerships between organizations help care for victims of domestic violence and assault

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

The ‘golden hour’: Giving your newborn the best start

Ariana Mount ⋅ 8 min read

You can have a happy and healthy plus-size pregnancy

JoLyn Seitz, MD ⋅ 18 min read

10 things you didn’t know about pregnancy

SHN Staff ⋅ 11 min read

Safe medications during pregnancy

Lacey Krebsbach, MD ⋅ 6 min read

A healthy life: Advice for women from their 20s to their 80s

Lacey Krebsbach, MD ⋅ 7 min read